The theme for this month’s issue of L’attitude is “wildlife,” which is, quite evidently, inspiration aplenty.

Interestingly, quite a few of the bear stories and poems this month seemed to focus on the possibility of being eaten. However, many others describe more positive interactions with wildlife, which are the type we encourage.

First place goes to Kerry Howard for “Every Egg Counts,” a moving creative nonfiction account of a sea turtle rescue operation in Surinam.